About Aikido

HISTORY

Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher') in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Aikido was first introduced outside of Japan in the 1950’s. The origin of Aikido lays in the fighting styles of feudal Japan which O'Sensei had studied extensively.

On a purely physical level Aikido is a martial art involving throws and joint locks from classic Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu and throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu.

Present day Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.

Aikido is full body exercise that builds strength, stamina, flexibility, agility, balance, and coordination. Practitioners learn to stay calm and focused under pressure. Training improves attention, self-awareness, and stability.

With more experience, practitioners will find from Aikido what they are looking for, whether it is applicable self-defense techniques, a system that allows to train ones physical and emotional integrity, physical health or peace of mind.

The philosophy of Aikido can be used to cultivate harmony and to overcome physical confrontations as well as any other conflictive encounters in everyday life. Apart from these concrete approaches, the system and philosophy of Aikido are used in many conflict resolution studies and courses.

REASONS TO PRACTICE AIKIDO

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

Some practice to develop their physical fitness, others practice gaining a better self-confidence and to be able to defend yourself.

We see the Aikido practice as a martial art that enables you to strengthen and develop your physical and mental integrity under increasing external pressure.

Aikido does not require you to be strong but rather teaches you how to use your own physical capacity and how to use the movement and energy from your opponents.

The good thing is that, while training, you will improve your physical and mental fitness!

The tradition, discipline and codes

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

In the Aikido tradition, discipline and codes of the traditional Japanese martial arts are very important.

You will encounter these aspects as an integral part of the practice such as bowing for the dojo and the founder of Aikido as well as for your training partners and the teacher.

This is also shown with the use of the “Hakama”, a traditional Japanese clothing (wide-legged-pants) that is worn by senior students.

The traditions are mostly notable by the way we show respect for the dojo (the place where we train), the tatami (the mat on which we train) and for the people we train with.

ABOUT AIKIDO

MORIHEI UESHIBA (1883-1969)

HISTORY

REASONS TO PRACTICE AIKIDO

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

The tradition, discipline and codes

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

And the most important

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

And the most important

ABOUT AIKIDO

MORIHEI UESHIBA (1883-1969)

HISTORY

REASONS TO PRACTICE AIKIDO

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

The tradition, discipline and codes

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

And the most important

Self defense, your physical and mental strength

And the most important

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